Delivery
In-person classes at the Dubois Center
Master of Accountancy
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Program Overview
The Master of Accountancy program is designed to equip you with the knowledge you need to successfully pass the CPA exam and prepare you for careers in public accounting, industry, banking and other organizations as well as for further study in doctoral programs or law school.
Our program strengthens the technical competency of students in specialized accounting fields including auditing, taxation, and advisory services, as well as managerial accounting, internal auditing, and corporate financial accounting.
Our graduates are top performers on the CPA exam and are heavily recruited by area public and private accounting firms and financial institutions.
- Growth in demand for accounting skills (BLS annual increase of 10% for the next 15 years)
- Earnings increases (average of 10% for the first 5-7 years with higher rates after that)
- Career flexibility (public accounting, corporate accounting, government and not for profit entities, general business; 15% of CEOs were CFOs)
- Geographic flexibility (anywhere in the U.S with global options as well)
Program Contact
Kaylie Etheridge
Assistant Director, Belk College of Business Graduate Programs
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Plan of Study
The program leading to the Master of Accountancy degree consists of 30 credit hours (10 classes) of graduate coursework. The coursework is divided into three components: required classes, elective classes and a capstone class. This plan of study is based on full time enrollment for one year.
Fall
Spring
- Discipline-Focused Elective (required)
- Capstone Class
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
Summer
- Elective 3
- Elective 4
Electives
A total of five elective classes must be completed. Classes from other graduate programs offered by the Belk College of Business may also be taken with the permission of the MACC Program Director. A student may request to take electives from outside of the Belk College of Business.
ACCT 6150 – Tax Strategy and Policy
ACCT 6160 – Advanced Individual Taxation
ACCT 6199 – Topics in Taxation
ACCT 6262 – Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis II
ACCT 6271 – Accounting Research and Communication
ACCT 6291 – Financial Statement Analysis
Program Details
Admissions Requirements
All applicants seeking admission to the Master of Accountancy program must fulfill the University’s general requirements for graduate admission at the Master’s level. Additional requirements for admission into the program include:
An overall grade point average of at least 3.0 on the applicant’s previous work beyond high school and a 3.0 in upper-level accounting classes
- Completed online application
- Statement of purpose (essay)
- Three letters of recommendation. If a student is requesting a GMAT/GRE waiver, all recommendations should come from upper-level Accounting faculty.
- Transcript(s) of all academic work attempted beyond high school
- Satisfactory test scores on the GMAT or GRE. Most applicants are able to have this requirement waived. See the GMAT/GRE waiver section below for details.
- Resume
- Possession of a U.S. Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
- An overall grade point average of at least 3.0 on the applicant’s previous work beyond high school and a 3.0 in upper-level accounting classes
GMAT/GRE Waiver
Applying for a GRE/GMAT waiver is easy! Simply start your Charlotte Master of Accountancy application through Graduate Admissions, and follow five short steps.
All GMAT/GRE waivers are at the discretion of the Master of Accountancy Program. Meeting the minimum requirements to request a waiver does not mean an automatic waiver of the test, nor does it guarantee later acceptance into the program.
Application Deadlines
The MACC program admits students throughout the year on a rolling basis. Final application deadlines are:
- August 1 – Fall Admission
- May 1 – Summer Admission
The application process is managed by the UNC Charlotte Graduate School. Applications will continue to be reviewed on an ongoing basis as space permits. Enrollment is limited, so students are encouraged to apply early.
Tuition + Fees
- North Carolina residents: ~$24,500
- Non-residents of North Carolina: ~$46,000
These are estimated figures for the total program cost. For more information, visit Niner Central, the best place to find a breakdown of tuition and fees associated with your graduate education.
Tuition Assistance
The Turner School of Accountancy offers a significant number of program-based funding opportunities:
- The best opportunity for funding will require admission to the MACC program before the end of February.
- Once a student is admitted to the program, they should apply for a scholarship using the NinersScholars Portal.
- Students admitted after February may also be able to apply for scholarships.
The Belk College of Business offers a limited number of program-based funding opportunities:
- Those who apply before the priority deadline are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships.
- Those who wish to be considered for graduate assistantships should check the appropriate box in their application indicating their interest and apply before the priority deadline.
- Please note that funding opportunities are highly competitive, so it is uncommon for programs to offer them to students who apply after the March 1 priority deadline.
Additional on-campus assistantships and other on-campus work may be found in Hire-A-Niner. The Graduate School also maintains a repository of information on funding.
Additional information on financial aid and student loans is available on Niner Central’s website.
Why get your Master of Accountancy degree at Charlotte?
- CPA Preparation: We provide specific guidance on how to successfully prepare you for the CPA exam throughout your time in the program, and you may also participate in a CPA review for additional preparation. The MACC program has a strong working relationship with Becker CPA Review, who offers courses to prepare students for the CPA exam.
- Active Recruiting Environment: The Belk College of Business has strong ties to the Charlotte business community. We have a formal recruiting structure that provides numerous opportunities for you to engage with recruiters and hiring managers, and you can also expand your knowledge base by attending college and university professional development sessions. We typically have 20+ firms and companies participate in the recruitment process each fall!
- Career Coaching and Professional Development: Define your professional development plan in one-on-one career counseling sessions. You and your career coach will explore personal and career development topics such as personal branding, managing your job search, networking strategies and professional performance techniques.
Master of Accountancy
Career Outcomes
Our MACC graduates have gone on to do great things in the community, learning critical skills that are applicable across different disciplines while working for top companies.
Lightcast 2025 (Lightcast.io) + UNC Charlotte Next Destination Survey
| TOP OCCUPATIONS | TOP COMPANIES | TOP SKILLS |
|---|---|---|
| Auditor (Internal + External) | Deloitte | Accounting Principles + Financial Reporting |
| Tax Accountant | Forvis Mazars | Tax Strategy, Compliance + Research |
| Staff Accountant / Financial Accountant | CliftonLarsenAllen (CLA) | Data Analytics |
| Accounting Systems Analyst / Tech Consultant | Grant Thornton LLC | Audit Knowledge + Assurance Standards |